The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Benton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Benton
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Benton. The rest are spread across Centralia (3), Marion (2), and Salem (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Rossin Appliance Services., around 13.9 miles out. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Benton is inside its regular service area.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 19 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.9, 16.1, 17.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
The leading options for Benton are Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gillenberg Sales & Service (28.8 miles away, based in Murphysboro, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance & Repair (42.6 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Benton, IL
Most dryer calls in Benton come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
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Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Benton
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Benton, IL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Benton
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Benton technician which parts to bring.